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Q&A: Martial arts to improve wellbeing

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Martial arts are high-energy activities that can improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed and flexibility. But, can martial arts also improve cognitive function and mental health at the same time? In today’s Q&A, we speak to Dr Paloma Mari-Beffa, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bangor University in the UK about her research into the way martial arts make us more alert and vigilant, boost our concentration and improve wellbeing.

Period27 Apr 2021

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  • TitleQ&A: Martial arts to improve wellbeing
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletTeache Magazine
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size1400 words
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date27/04/21
    DescriptionMartial arts are high-energy activities that can improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed and flexibility. But, can martial arts also improve cognitive function and mental health at the same time? In today’s Q&A, we speak to Dr Paloma Mari-Beffa, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bangor University in the UK about her research into the way martial arts make us more alert and vigilant, boost our concentration and improve wellbeing.
    Producer/AuthorRebecca Vukovic
    URLhttps://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/q-a-martial-arts-to-improve-wellbeing
    PersonsPaloma Marí-Beffa, Ashleigh Johnstone
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